Foodart
Our recommended restaurants for gourmets
There are so many restaurants in Merano/Meran and the surrounding area that we have put together the very finest of them together for you as a guest at the ImperialArt Boutique & Design Hotel. With our recommended restaurants we want to emphasise the diversity of the restaurants in Merano/Meran and make the agony of choosing a bit easier for you. From typical Italian cuisine to South Tyrolean specialities, sushi, exclusive fish dishes to fine Michelin-starred gourmet indulgence, the restaurants in Merano/Meran and surroundings have everything to offer that gourmets and connoisseurs desire.
Art culinaire
Two gastronomic highlights combined in one spot. Enjoy south tyrolian fine dining at the Restaurant Schlosswirt, a few steps from the traditional Beerbrewery Forst or exlusive cuisine at the Gourmetrestaurant "Luisl Stube" with sophisticated and innovative dishes on star niveau.
Restaurant Schlosswirt Forst
Vinschgauerstraße 4
39022 Algund
The idyllic restaurant in the old castle walls offers international cuisine of a high standard in a distinguished and elegant ambience.
Restaurant Kallmünz
Piazza della Rena 12
39012 Merano
The fine furnishings, the pleasant light and the choice floral decorations ensure the perfect atmosphere for a thoroughly successful culinary experience.
The cuisine:
modern and unpretentious, conjured up from the best seasonal ingredients and refined with skill and care..
RADIKAL LOKAL - A historic building under preservation order has opened as a new restaurant in 2019. With a young spirit and a clear motto: radically local
The Meteo is the place to go if you are looking for something special. Situated directly on the promenade, you can listen to the sound of the river Passer while being served unusual delicacies. what more could you ask for on a warm summer evening?
Ristorante Meteo
Passeggiata D'Inverno 51 (Passeggiata Gilf)
39012 Merano
steaks & more
Located on the Passer Promenade, directly next to Merano's Kurhaus, the restaurant is the perfect place for those who like to indulge in excellent grilled meats combined with refined Mediterranean cuisine, surrounded by a typical Art Nouveau ambience.
Kurhaus Restaurant
Freiheitsstr. 33
39012 Meran
An exclusive ambience combined with sophisticated gourmet creations provide you with a very special kind of indulgent experiences at Hidalgo. The meat specialities in particular ensure a dreamy look on connoisseurs’ faces. Hidalgo, with more than 37 years of tradition, is never tired of offering something new: in the new “restaurant in the restaurant”, the Hidalgo Beef Tasting japanese-mediterranean style, you will be able to sample Kobe Beef and Wagyu from Japan, as well as the first Wagyu from South Tyrol and other delicious kinds of meat. In the classic grill restaurant, gourmets will be pampered with mediterranean antipasti, handmade pasta, risottos and desserts.
Restaurant Hidalgo
Romstr. 7
39014 Postal/Burgstall
Pizza pazza
The 357 in Merano was set up in 2016 with the idea of serving good pizzas made with love and topped with the very best ingredients.
Their secret lies in fast service but also high quality, which you can savour in a relaxed, warm and welcoming environment.
They pride themselves on their dough, which is allowed to rise properly for making the very lightest of pizzas. The pizzas are topped with fresh ingredients.
Only a few alking minutes from the imperialart!
Pizzeria "357"
Plankensteinstr. 357
39012 Merano/Meran
0473 055357
The Vinothek Relax restaurant is located in the heart of the spa town of Merano. A meeting place for true connoisseurs, seasonal dishes in combination with exquisite wines from the wide range of wines.
Day off: Sunday
Cavourstr. 31 - 39012 Merano - Italy
Phone 0473 23 67 35
Here you will find kindness, friendliness and sympathy ... the perfect ingredients that will make La Smorfia the right place to spend pleasant evenings.
La Smorfia
Via Goethe 40c
39012 Meran
Bar und Bistro
the new & urban meeting place in the heart of merano.
looking for a delicious lunch or a south tyrolean dinner in a modern ambience? on top of that rita will spoil you with her creative aperitifs.
Liberty's
Corso Libertà 178
39012 Merano
The Cityvinothek in Merano is our hidden gem for wine lovers. It's tucked away a little, but that's what makes it even better. Here, Merano's wine tradition meets an urban lifestyle. Come and enjoy the moment, treat yourself to a little relaxation and savour the flavours.
Portici 218
39012 Merano
the modern bistro in the centre of town is ideal for brunch, a light lunch or a hearty pizza in the evening.
Passer Promenade 60
39012 Merano
Culture, design and food are combined in a special experience, and behind the nostalgic walls of the old soap factory in Marlengo near Merano, a place is being created that combines them.
Here, design, culture and taste join hands. It is a meeting place for gourmets, design lovers and all those who appreciate that special something.
Enjoy!
Im Kult
Gampenstrasse 19
39020 Marling
l’insalatina – fresh, funky, fabulous
whoever says salad is boring has clearly never been to l'insalatina, where crunch meets creativity. everything is super fresh, super healthy and simply super tasty. the menu features bowls, wraps, homemade curry, mouth-watering cakes (with vegan options) and drinks.
urban, stylish and local – and just minutes from imperialart.
good food, good mood.
fresh energy is blowing through il tuo. helli has taken the helm and is bringing real flavor back—morning, noon, and night. homemade, effortlessly good. classics and soul food served in a cool setting, perfectly paired with his edelschwarz gin: clear, honest, with a bite. and on weekends, the party here goes on late into the night.
www.tuobistro.it
reichstr., 72, 39012 merano
+39 0473 538284
Fish
Chef Francesco Cacciapaglia, a lover of Mediterranean cuisine given his origins in Puglia, offers dishes with authentic and genuine flavors, where particular attention is given to the processing of fresh fish. Ideal place for a quick lunch and “business lunch” (from Tuesday to Friday) but also for pleasant and romantic evenings where the culinary offer is expanded and enhanced by impeccable service.
Aqua Restaurant
Passerpromenade 56
39012 Meran
want something other than dumplings? we can only advise you to go to Minto! The fusion cuisine between Japanese sushi and Italian specialities lives in perfect symbiosis here. after all, the details make the whole picture.
Gourmet Sushi Minto
Via S. Marco 2
39012 Meran
Bella Italia
a mix of south tyrolean and italian cuisine - fresh, tasty and seasonal. no fixed menu but a handwritten menu on boards is proof of this. a hit every time!
Trattoria Flora
Portici 75
39012 Merano
taste the south in the north! this trattoria doesn't serve pork knuckles - but they will hardly be missed here. plunge into pasta heaven here - homemade, fresh and something new every day!
Trattoria al Boia
Centro Storico – Porta Passiria
vicolo Ortenstein, 9
39012 Merano
the chance to hang out here after a good glass of red wine in the late afternoon is very dangerous. the signorvino tempts you with delicious italian scents already late in the afternoon. italian "tagliere" with various cold cuts, antipasti, pasta and warm starters as well as main courses and desserts are part of the success concept here. especially in summer, the restaurant tempts you with its romantic terrace in the backyard.
Restaurant Signorvino
Lauben 104
39012 Merano/Meran
A refined dining experience with an expanded menu and wine selection – in the heart of Merano
Mon-Sun 12.00-14-30 | 19.00-21.30 (Wed Closed)
Corso libertá 50
39012 Meran
artisanal ice cream in the heart of merano. rare ingredients, unusual combinations and sophisticated flavours, plus a wide selection of vegan and lactose-free options. super trendy and definitely worth trying. right next to café darling on passirio: the new gelateria seta.
passeggiata d’inverno 1
merano
South Tyrolean
fantastic food and mega location!
the Saxifraga stubm is located directly on the tappeinerweg. It's worth the climb - the view (as you'd probably guess) will blow you away!
Saxifraga Stub’n
Via Zenoberg 33
39012 Merano
At lunchtime and in the evening, you can look forward to Alpine-Mediterranean à la carte delicacies.
This is accompanied by wines from selected vintners or various craft beers.
In the afternoon, you can enjoy small snacks or homemade cakes, coffee and homemade juices.
Leiter am Waal
Plars di Mezzo, 26
39022 Lagundo
authentic south tyrolean cuisine from the heart – in maia alta
closed to the piazza fontana in maia alta, just a few minutes from the city centre, at restaurant brunnenplatz la mamma is still in the kitchen herself. the air is filled with the scent of fragrant herbs and hearty dumplings that taste just like they used to – honest, authentic, simply good. a place where you can experience south tyrolean inn culture in its most traditional form.
restaurant brunnenplatz
via dante 2
39012 merano
food e alpine chic
a brand-new mountain hut has opened in merano 2000. rotwand is a cosy restaurant in an alpine-chic style, offering fabulous cuisine and a cool mountain vibe. perched at 1,818 metres, right next to the ski slopes and hiking trails, it’s the new place to be for anyone who loves design, high altitudes, and great food.
rotwand mountain restaurant
merano 2000